Bachelor of Media B.Media
2008

Program Outline

The University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Media is an innovative program which combines the university’s strong research culture with a theoretical and practical focus on the latest developments in digital and participatory media. The course offers multiple and flexible options in combination with core studies in media. Students will be prepared for new forms of writing and cross-media work in mainstream media, business and government organisations, as well as autonomous media work. Students are asked to think of themselves as critical consumers of media product, and innovative, ethical and creative makers for a range of media. They are encouraged to develop a global perspective and to take advantage of Adelaide’s international networks for study abroad. The program has strong links to industry and to the local community. The media placement opportunities and personalised study options it offers to senior students are diverse. It will suit adaptive, resourceful and committed students who want to prepare for the new fields and occupations created by digitisation and networking changes affecting mainstream media, and society more generally.

In first year, students take core courses on the impact of new digital technologies on industry and participatory user practices, a study of photographic and filmic images, broadcast radio and television, and story/technology. All these courses include optional practical elements. The advanced level core studies include media law, media research, global media, online democracy, democracies, professional practices, media and creative theory, and a range of options including a media industry placement. Production electives include Radio Production taught by Radio Adelaide. In a studio-based environment, Multimedia Production incorporates web graphics, virtual worlds, interactive media, and DVD production. Video Production includes industry-standard documentation reporting, scripts and real-world project scenarios. Journalistic and other forms of writing are also offered. In a dedicated final year core course, students are prepared for professional career pathways, or for further study.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Full time Bachelor of Media students are encouraged to take advantage of the study abroad and student exchange links that the University has developed with over 100 overseas institutions. Students can study overseas for one or two semesters and earn credit towards their University of Adelaide program. Tuition fees are waived by the overseas university as part of the exchange agreement.

Related Programs

Combined/Double Degrees 

Students interested in studying at Adelaide should consider the benefits of completing a combined degree program, sometimes referred to as a double degree. Combined degrees allow students to further expand their knowledge and acquire skills in diverse areas. Such degrees usually require four years of full-time study with students receiving two degree certificates upon completion. Graduates of combined degree programs emerge in an enviable position, having added an extra dimension to their employment potential.

There are two main types of combined programs for students in our Faculty: formal and flexible.

Formal combinations require direct entry through SATAC, and may have a higher number of compulsory courses or streams within a particular discipline area. Students following these combinations may need to take additional courses to complete in the minimum time.

These combinations can be completed in 4 years:

• Bachelor of Media / Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Media / Bachelor of International Studies

Flexible combinations generally allow more free choice in course selection, with fewer compulsory requirements. Students apply for entry to a single degree only, but undertake the compulsory courses required for the second degree they are interested in as electives in the single degree. They then apply through SATAC to begin the second degree in the following year.

Students can also choose to undertake an informal combination of programs not covered in any of the arrangements listed above. Again, they need to apply through SATAC for a single program and undertake a year of study in only that program, then apply through SATAC to begin the second degree in the following year. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will still ‘double count’ 12 units at each of level I and level II toward any of its undergraduate degrees, from studies undertaken in any other University Bachelor degree offered at any institution. However, students will need to contact the other Faculty to discuss meeting the requirements of the other degree. It will usually take longer than four years to complete one of these informal double degree programs.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	2007 Commonwealth-supported TER: 70.05 2007 Fee-paying TER: 78 Without formal qualifications? See our special access schemes.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324041 Application and Admission SATAC Application Dates
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,095 Australian Full-fee place: $15,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 70 IB 24 A-Level 6 UEC [Malaysia] 25 SAT [US] 1540 ISC & CBSE [India] 75%
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $15,070
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

All courses are worth 3 units each. Major and Minor courses Humanities and Social Sciences courses Other Faculty courses: University Course Planner.
Level I: Choose the following courses (24 units)
Semester One  MDIA 1005 Critical Histories of the Image MDIA 1002 Introduction to Media: Digital Revolutions 2 x Humanities & Social Sciences or other Faculty courses Semester Two MDIA 1004 Broadcast: Television and Radio MDIA 1006 Story/technology: Writing Techniques 2 x Humanities and Social Sciences or other Faculty courses
Level II or Advanced Level: Choose the following courses (24 units)
MDIA 2301 Media Policy and Media Law MDIA 2302 Media Research Methods MDIA 2302 Global Media: Policies and Practices MDIA 2306 Media Theory 2 x Level II or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Sciences or 2 x Media courses at Level II not previously studied (see Electives below) 2 x Level II or Advanced Level Humanities & Social Sciences or other Faculty courses
Level III or Advanced Level: Choose the following courses (24 units)
MDIA 3310 Professional Practice MDIA 3312 Media Democracies and e-Participation MDIA 3313 Screens: Special Topic 1 x Level II/III Media course not previously studied (see Electives below) 2 x Level III or Advanced Level Humanities and Social Sciences or 2 x Media courses at Level III not previously studied (see Electives below) 2 x Level III or Advanced Level Humanities & Social Sciences or other Faculty courses
Media Electives
MDIA 2322 Radio Production A MDIA 3322 Radio Production B MDIA 2325 Video Production A MDIA 3325 Video Production B MDIA 2327 Multimedia Production A MDIA 3327 Multimedia Production B MDIA 3311 Media Industry Placement

Career Opportunities

Potential careers

Journalist, News Presenter, Producer, Production Assistant, Public Relations Officer/ Publicist, Advertising Officer, Columnist, Communications Officer, Electronic Publisher, Entertainment Industry, Film Director / Film Critic, Internet Consultant, Journalist (Science Communications)

Useful Links

• Humanities and Social Sciences Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Science
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules